This is a Practice Executive (Senior Legal Secretary/EA) role with Ashurst based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Ashurst Role Seniority - senior More about the Practice Executive (Senior Legal Secretary/EA) role at Ashurst Description Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800 people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions, and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients. What makes Ashurst a great place to work? Flexible work options Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The Opportunity We currently have 2 opportunities available for experienced Practice Executives (Senior Legal Secretary/Executive Assistants) to join our Melbourne office on a full time, permanent basis. Our Practice Executives (Senior Legal Secretary/Executive Assistants) provide high level secretarial and business support to the Partners of our Melbourne office. Some key areas of responsibility include (not limited to): Practice and client management including general administration and data entry Business Development/Marketing including event management Monthly billing/invoicing requirements Monitoring and managing inboxes for Partners Diary and travel management Our Practice Executives play a pivotal role within the firm, ensuring that support services to legal staff are delivered appropriately and within a timely manner. You will also work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants and Team Executives who will assist with administrative based tasks. A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be either found below or attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: www.ashurst.com/en/careers. We are interested in hearing from people who have: Demonstrable experience as a Legal Secretary. High level of attention to detail. High degree of initiative, pro-activity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices. Excellent relationship building and organisational skills. Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations. Ability to pick up new systems with ease, and with intermediate to advanced level technical skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Ashurst team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing secretarial support Managing client relationships Coordinating business development Key Strengths Legal Secretary experience Attention to detail Organisational skills Problem-solving skills Technical skills ✍️ Written communication skills A Final Note: This is a role with Ashurst not with Hatch.